MORALLO, HANNAH KATHRINA C.

BTM12
AUG. 20, 2019


1.) WHAT IS PHYSICAL FITNESS?

According to an article by A Healthy Philosophy, physical fitness refers to

a set of attributes, which enable an individual to be physically active.
Being physically fit also means having improved health such as heart and
lung function. This enables us to perform up to our full potential. Being
able to look, feel, and do our best is a description of what fitness is like.

Dalleck (2019), said that physical fitness is the capacity of the heart,
blood, vessels, lungs, and muscled to function at optimum efficiency. It is
the body’s ability to function efficiently and effectively in work and leisure
activities. Maintaining physical fitness can also help prevent some
diseases.

2.) WHAT ARE THE COMPONENTS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS?

FIVE HEALTH RELATED COMPONENTS:

A. FLEXIBILITY
= According to Minka (n/a), flexibility is the ability of the
joints to move through their full range of motion.

B. CARDIORESPIRATORY ENDURANCE
= This is the ability of your heart, blood vessels, lungs and
blood to deliver oxygen and nutrients to all of your body’s
cells while you are being physically active.

C. MUSCULAR STRENGTH
= In a given contraction, muscular strength is the amount of
force that a muscle can apply.
 D. MUSCULAR ENDURANCE
= This is the ability of the muscled to keep working over a
period of time.

E. BODY COMPOSITION
= Body composition is important to consider for health and
managing your weight.

SIX SKILL RELATED COMPONENTS:

F. AGILITY
= This is the ability to control the movement of your body.

G. BALANCE
= This is the ability to keep an upright posture while either
standing still, or moving.

H. POWER
= This is the ability to perform with strength at rapid pace.

I. REACTION TIME
= The amount of time it takes to start a movement.

J. COORDINATION
= is the integration of eye, hand, and foot movements.

K. SPEED
= The ability to cover a distance in a short amount of time.

3. WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES OF PHYSICAL FITNESS?

= According to Robinsons (2018), the longetivity with no disease, no

physical pain and happiness is the ultimate objective of physical fitness. Some
objectives of being physically fit are zero levels of stress and tension, better
organ functioning, healthy glowing skin, strong immune system, physical
strength, stamina, flexibility, and much more.
4. WHY DO PEOPLE DEVELOP BAD POSTURE?
= Joint stiffness, muscle weakness, poor core stability, occupational
demands, sedentary lifestyle, lack of awareness of correct posture, decreased
fitness and muscle tightness all contribute to the factors leading to postural
dysfunction. Low back pain is the most frequent complaint.

5. WHAT ACTIVITIES CAN HELP IMPROVE EACH COMPONENT?

A. FLEXIBILITY
= Stretching
B. CARDIORESPIRATORY ENDURANCE
= Swimming, cycling, and walking
C. MUSCULAR STRENGTH
= Weightlifting
L. MUSCULAR ENDURANCE
= Anaerobic activities
M. BODY COMPOSITION
= Eat healthier
N. AGILITY
= Different kind of drills
O. BALANCE
= Skating, gymnastics, skiing, surfing
P. POWER
= Swimming, football, shot-put, high jumps
Q. REACTION TIME
= Ping pong or karate
R. COORDINATION
= Baseball, basketball, golf, tennis, softball
S. SPEED
= Running
REFERENCES:

Minka, L. Health & Skill Related Components of Fitness. Retrieved from

https://www.smore.com/5p7c8-health-skill-related

N/A. What is Physical Fitness? Retrieved from

https://medical.mit.edu/sites/default/files/Physical_Fitness_101.pdf

Newman, T. (2017, July 14). What does being physically fit mean? Retrieved from
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7181.php

Physical Fitness. (2019, March 27). Retrieved from

https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Physical_fitness

Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment of Bad Posture. (2014, June 17). Retrieved from
https://www.thephysiocompany.com/blog/stop-slouching-postural-dysfunction-
symptoms-causes-and-treatment-of-bad-posture

Whitney, E. (2013, December 6). defining physical fitness. Retrieved from

https://www.ahealthyphilosophy.com/article/defining-fitness